At least TCK had the hide to present a bullsh!t story to us to "explain" the Cost Neutral Pay adjustment back in early 2000s as opposed to TCAS's blunt message.
Those worried about greater difficulties in swapping trips should relax because these numbers will simply become the new targets. Dependent on fleet, many have been doing 86-88 hours most 30/31 months lately, the new targets won't make much difference. They're not in the habit of giving away anything (like overtime payments) to us for no reason. They obviously expect to pay nothing extra.
What will make a difference is the new swap rules when the new system comes online.
Bring back TCK, he may've been a TC but at least he was so dumb it wasn't as insulting.